The Highland Lakes live music scene is growing in more ways than one. “Everything has multiplied,” said Damon Beierle of Double Eagle Entertainment, “the number of bands, the number of genres, the number of nights and venues you can find music.” Read more…
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The natural beauty of the Highland Lakes has inspired artists for decades. Creative spirits of all types — sculptors, painters, photographers — thrive in the area’s small towns and communities. You’ll find their works in art galleries, exhibits, restaurants, shops, Read more…
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Audiences have come to expect high-quality productions from the Hill Country Community Theatre, which has been in operation since 1985. The nonprofit theater boasts an ever-changing lineup of incredible and hardworking talent that brings a variety of plays, musicals, and Read more…
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A fragrant herb used to anoint the feet of Jesus during biblical times and as a remedy for the Great Plague in 17th century London has become a cash crop and the reason for an annual festival in the Texas Read more…
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A right-of-way inquiry turned into the latest exhibit at The Falls on the Colorado Museum in Marble Falls: a 125-year-old section of the railroad spur that carried the rock used to build the state Capitol building from Granite Mountain to Read more…
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The spring and summer are great seasons for birding in the Highland Lakes, there’s no doubt about that, but Stephen Garmon assured me the cooler months offer can’t-miss opportunities to spot winged natives and visitors. “We do have a number Read more…
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All aboard! Ride the rails on a historic route running along the first line built from Austin to Burnet. The Austin Steam Train Association runs tourist trains through the Hill Country with views of small towns, quarries, rural homes, and Read more…
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You don’t need a book for this American history lesson: Experience it firsthand right here in the Hill Country. Learn the amazing history of U.S. air power and aviation at the Highland Lakes Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force museum. Read more…
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The Falls on the Colorado Museum celebrates the rich history of Marble Falls in a beautiful, century-plus, red-roof granite building. Built in 1908, the Old Granite School at 2001 Broadway housed classrooms until 1987. It was mostly converted to administrative Read more…
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Llano’s historic Red Top Jail has an intriguing history that includes a fair share of ghost stories. Built in 1895, the jail has undergone extensive renovations with help from the Friends of the Llano Red Top Jail, an organization of Read more…
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